Hernan Cortes — "To conquer oneself is the first and greatest victory."
To conquer oneself is the first and greatest victory.
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A philosophical statement on self-mastery. While widely attributed, a direct primary source from Cortes's own writings for this exact phrasing is difficult to verify.
Date: 16th century (approximate)
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